In 1950, Rochester Restaurant Supply, then called China Hall Restaurant Supply, started doing business in the basement of a retail store named China Hall. Located in downtown Rochester MN, China Hall sold fine china, primarily to doctors on staff at the Mayo Clinic. A son of the owner of the store believed there was potential for a successful business selling china to local restaurants and hotels. He started his own company to cater to these markets and named it China Hall Restaurant Supply.

For the next 40 years, China Hall Restaurant Supply sold primarily table top items, smallware and kitchen equipment to restaurants, hotels, hospitals and schools throughout southeastern Minnesota. Eventually, the name was changed to Rochester Restaurant Supply and the business was sold to the current owner in 1991.

During the past 20 years, we have initiated some important changes. We have upgraded our business technology and expanded our offering of products and services. In June of 2001, we moved into a brand new, 18,000 square foot building that includes a 6,000 square foot showroom. This new facility allows us to better display our products and meet our customers’ needs.

We are proud of our 60 year heritage of service to the foodservice industry. We continue to grow because of good customers and dedicated staff. We are committed to meeting the individual needs of each customer. We appreciate your interest in our products and services and hope that we can be of service to you.